Coast Guardsmen and civilians roll surfboat to the ocean in effort to save passengers aboard the SS Robert E. Lee, which went aground off Manomet Point in March, 1928. Photo by Boston Herald-Traveler Photographer Leslie Jones. Full photo set viewable here.

Coast Guardsmen about to set out on rescue surfboat into extremely rough seas. Photo by Boston Herald-Traveler Photographer Leslie Jones. Full photo set viewable here.

Working on one of the Manomet life saving crew after he fell into icy water during SS Robert E. Lee rescue. The man died. Photo by Boston Herald-Traveler Photographer Leslie Jones. Full photo set viewable here.

Brave Coast Guardsmen from Manomet crew taken off USS Paulding to be rushed to Chelsea Marine hospital after they were injured during SS Robert E. Lee rescue. Photo by Boston Herald-Traveler Photographer Leslie Jones. Full photo set viewable here.